Lawrence County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46081
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 800.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 800.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.348514
- Longitude
- -103.806362
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,056
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,626
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,132 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 922 | 3.4% |
| White | 24,464 | 90.4% |
| Black | 64 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 676 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,964 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 2.9% |
| White | 20,611 | 91.1% |
| Black | 122 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 440 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 748 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,233
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,360
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,052
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,620 | 90.4% |
| Black | 107 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,396
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,654 | 18.8% |
| Republican | 10,640 | 54.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,911 | 9.9% |
| Other | 27 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,468 | 48.8% |
| Female | 9,776 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,076 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 2.2% |
| Black | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,045
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,152 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 44.6% |
| Black | 2 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 70 | 45.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,837 | 61.6% |
| Female | 6,131 | 62.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,716 (23.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,533 (33.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,840
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $341,911
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $984
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 6.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.